Support Worker
- Location:
- 67 Portman Street, Glasgow, G41 1EJ
- Rate:
- £13,104 per annum + Company Benefits
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 24 hours per week
You will receive £500 if you are successfully appointed with Hillcrest Futures
£250 on successful completion of your 6 month probation period
£250 on successful completion of 12 months service
The service
Portman Street is a 24 hour service, operating 7 days a week, emergency supported accommodation based in Glasgow south side for 30 men who are homeless. We are a registered housing support service.
Individuals have a wide variety of support needs including, but not limited to, mental health issues, substance misuse and learning disabilities.
The Role
As a support worker you will:
- Support individuals to build positive relationships to assist them to tackle the issues that led to their homelessness
- Support individuals who are looking to move into their own tenancies, who often require support focused on recovery and daily living skills
- Due to the complex nature of the client group the role will consist of crisis intervention.
You Will
- Be confident in dealing with a homeless client group and have compassion and understanding for the issues homeless people face
- Hold an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or be willing to undertake study to achieve this
- Be required to obtain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of taking up the post.
Company Benefits
- Full PVG costs paid
- Pension Scheme
- Generous Holiday Entitlement
- Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
- Free access to online discounts for well-known retailers
- Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
- Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
- Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)